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Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,850

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $6,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,596

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $5,174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,595 $28,895 $34,595 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $24,894 $27,013 $32,106 $28,300 $33,485
Limited Package 3,300        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000   2,000 2,000
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Premium Package       2,900 2,200
Folding second row seats       475 475
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475
Heated front seats       500 500
Sport Package (AWD)         900
Limited Package 3,017        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119    
Navigation system 1,830 1,719   1,820 1,820
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Premium Package       2,640 2,000
Folding second row seats       430 430
Metallic paint (extra cost)       430 430
Heated front seats       455 455
Sport Package (AWD)         820
Options (change) 5,560 2,260 260 6,350 6,550
Options (change) 5,016 1,888 169 5,775 5,955
Destination 695 695 695 695 695
Total Price $32,850 $31,850 $35,550 $37,945 $43,845
Total Invoice $30,605 $29,596 $32,970 $34,770 $40,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,590
Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionT5M5M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9385, 9?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$32,850$31,850$35,550$37,945$43,845
Adjustments for Features-1,530-30-8800-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,320$31,820$34,670$37,945$42,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$3,350$0$4,700
Total Invoice$30,605$29,596$32,970$34,770$40,135
Adjustments for Features-1,425-28-8160-1,098
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,180$29,568$32,154$34,770$39,037
Cost Above Minimum$0$388$2,974$0$4,267

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacy3-Series3-Series
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec B325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist   $50$50
Stability control$400 $400$400$400
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Traction control$100 $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo mat   $40$40
Ski sack   $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Residual heat   $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Hood scoop $100$100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$4,800$3,300$4,150$3,270$4,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,530$30$880$0$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,425-28-8160-1,098

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092006
ModelLegacy3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in108.7 in
Length186.2 in178.2 in
Width68.1 in71.5 in
Height56.1 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,286 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
215/45WR18 tires400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested222570%
Total Not Requested97530%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested190067%
Total Not Requested95033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested70087%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

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